I have a question about medication and the band. I take effexor xr which is a capsule and it is the extended release. I can not break it in half, and i am not sure if it is to big to take after the band. I can not just stop taking. Anybody have any experience with this. ????:confused2:

I take Effexor XR and I just take it as usual after my surgery. There have been no problems.

sndtee

Edited July 28, 200818 yr by sndtee

Oh thank you. That makes me feel much better.

The thing that makes your XR slow release is that the coating on the inside parts are different so they break down at different rates. If you cannot swallow the capsule, (I wouldn't try it for the first week or so, because of the swelling) just open it and mix the stuff into applesauce or some other food. You can pour out the capsule on your tongue if you like, then just wash it down. There shouldn't be any flavor because the balls are coated.

I take Effexor XR as well, so I went and talked to the pharmacist about the best way to take them. Basically open the capsule and get the contents down somehow - the important thing is not to chew them. So, a sip or two of water for the first couple of days, and then in something a bit more substantial later. I'm being banded on August 5th, and usually take my pill at night, so I'm going to switch it up and take it that morning, so that at least I have 24 hours after surgery before I have to take it again! Good luck!

I can swallow a big pill.

I've always hated doing so and wont take a huge multi, an Iron pill and 3 ginormous fish oil capsules, I've found chewable options for all of those. But if a pill was my only option, I can do it, they dont block me up or anything.